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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.53, 430.97 and 236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.53, 430.97 and 236.40 is: 354.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.53 : 430.97 = 236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.53/430.97 = 236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.53x = 430.97 × 236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.53x = 101,881.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,881.31/287.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.33

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